Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-30

at once took. her place, rs by force OF
right, and became the reiguing favorite
in fashionable circles. When the novel;
ty of the new life had worn of, however,
the major, tired Of the conventionalities
OF society, gradually drifted back to the
companionship OF his old-time bachelor
friends, and Mrs. Mills, in Difference to
her husbands wishes, became less regu-
lar in her attendance at fashionable So
cial gatherings, and finally dropped en-
tirely out OF the little world that had
learned to love her.
The major had been devoted to sports
in his earlier days, and had never en-
tirely succeeded in dissolving his at
tachment for the game then quite pop
ular in the oil regions, and which
Schenck has since nationalized-draw
poker. He was happiest when sur
rounded by boon companions and en-
crossed i'm the mysteries OF unseen cards.
He loved TO conjecture on the possibili-
ties OF the deck, and the probabilities
OF the "draw," and was seldom upset in
though his opponent held tantalizing
and profitable combinations.
About two years after Mrs. Mills in
PRODUCTION to O--,an event occurred
which changed the thread Of the career,
not alone Of the major, but the whole
lives of two others as we'll. One even
ing party Of young men accepted the
invitation OF the major to spend
the evening at cards at the Mills man
sion. Early in the evening play was
progressing, when the folding doors
opened and Mrs. Mills came into the
room followed by servant carrying a
tray of refreshments. If Mrs. Mills
had impressed the fashionable world
with her beauty, the young men assem-
bled around the card-table were fairly
dazed by the vision of loveliness that
had so unexpectedly met their gaze.
The little lady was Of medinm stature,
slight and graceful, with the bluest of
blue eyes, auburn hair, full red lips,
dimpled cheeks, and a complexion as
fair and translucent as q flower.
Charley SanbOrn was n newcomer in
O., and had presented himself at the
Mills mansion upon the pressing invition
OF the major. A glance of recognition
passed between Sanborn and the lady as
| the latter entered the room. Then her
eyes fell, but SanbOrn gazed spellbound.
| The recognition was not that OF old ac-
| uuaintances, for this was the first meet
| ing, and no words had even passed be-
tween them. 1t was one of those cases
of searching affinity, where heart speaks
|
most feelings. Notwithstanding the
fact that the play was largely in his
| favor, Sandborn handled his cards in a
| listless manner, and showed no interest
| in the game. Finally he arose, walked
impatiently across the room and stood
| looking through the window out into
the night. The mayor approached and
rallied him upon his apparent lack OF
spirits.
81 have no heart to play for common
stakes" Sanborn said. "but III risk all
I have to win for my wife the lady who
has just left the room, and play single
hand to determine the result"
The major hesitated a moment and
then said:
"The lady is my wife by ties of mar.
riage., But am not blind, and have
seen that this night which leads me to
believe that an understanding exists be-
tween her and yourself For a consid-
Grafton will yield my right and steI
out of the drama. will sell her, with
her consent. and after I have disap.
peared divorce proceedings may follow
undefended."
A stipulated sum of money was agreed
upon as consideration, and Mrs. Mills
was called in, introduced to Sanborn
and the plans laid before her. She
seadily agreed TO the transfer, and il
was carried out. Shortly after this oc.
curence, the major having settled up his
business affairs, mysteriously disap
peared, no one knew whittier. In due
course of time divorce was granted Il
Mrs. Mills, and few months later she
became the wife of Charles Sanborn
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanborn are now residents
Of an eastern city and four children
have come to bless the strange union
Major Mills has been for the past tifteer
years a resident of Omaha, and his gray
hair and worn features tell of a struggle
of some nature, but none of his many
Farnam street neighbors have ever
guessed his secret-none know his rea
name.
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